<p>Runninghas become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of peopleentering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, andgoing for a daily jog, whether on the track or on a treadmill. Unfortunately,with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and impropertraining. Author Jay Dicharry was tired of getting the same treatments fromdoctors that didn't heal his joint and muscle pain from running, so he decidedto combine different fields of clinical care, biomechanical analysis, andcoaching to help you avoid common injuries and become the best runner you canbe.</p><p> Alongwith clear and thorough explanations ofhow running influences the body, and how the body influences your running, thisbook answers many of the common questions that athletes have: Do runners needto stretch? What is the best way to run? What causes injuries? Which shoes arebest for running? Is running barefoot beneficial? </p><p>Themobility and stability tests will assess your form, and the correctiveexercises, along with step-by-step photos, will improve your core and overallperformance, so that you can train andrun with confidence, knowing how to avoid injuries!</p>